I purchased an English Cream Golden retriever from Ann Floerke the breeder at Goldens R 4 Lovin in Southern California. I lost my previous golden to cancer at age 10, so I decided I should probably go with a "reputable" breeder. Ann stated that all of her dogs have OFA certifications and would guarantee against genetic diseases. I purchased my puppy in October of 2017 and took him home at 7 weeks. However at almost 2 years old my puppy has been diagnosed with elbow dysplasia in both elbows and genetic disorders in both shoulders.
My puppy started to limp after playing with another dog, no rough housing, just chasing each other around like dogs do. I took him to my normal vet and after the x-rays were done the vet stated it looked like possible elbow dysplasia but referred me to a top orthopedic surgeon in the area. After a very expensive CT scan (which she told me was a waste of money), it was proven that my puppy has elbow dysplasia in both elbows and genetic disorders in both shoulders.
I reached out kindly to ask her to consider a refund so I could afford to have the necessary surgery done on his left leg, which is the worse of the two. She continually told me how vets are out to scam people and I should have contacted her first! That's ridiculous, she's not a vet or a orthopedic surgeon. She also keeps denying, even after I sent her the CT summary proving genetic disorders that it's not true. Ann is determined to blame his lameness on an injury from playing with other dogs, the reason I originally took him to the vet.
All I was hoping was that she would do the right thing and refund my purchase price that would go exclusively towards the surgery but she is calling me a bully and a scammer.
So I'm reaching out to anyone considering this breeder Ann Floerke from Goldens R 4 Lovin, unless you want to take the risk of genetic defects for a really expensive English Cream you should look to someone else who actually cares about her customers and their companions health.
I'm in the process of retaining an attorney to take her to court under the California Pet Lemon Law, in which she should be liable for reimbursement for treatment up to 150% of the purchase price. I had explained to her this is my last resort and was hoping to resolve it kindly and in a civil manner, but when she calls me a bully and scammer that was enough for me. Before this she had been kind when kept in touch and I sent her photos of my boy, but Ann has become the bully.
If anyone else has had issues with this breeder Ann Floerke from Goldens R 4 Lovin please PM me.
Thank you.
My puppy started to limp after playing with another dog, no rough housing, just chasing each other around like dogs do. I took him to my normal vet and after the x-rays were done the vet stated it looked like possible elbow dysplasia but referred me to a top orthopedic surgeon in the area. After a very expensive CT scan (which she told me was a waste of money), it was proven that my puppy has elbow dysplasia in both elbows and genetic disorders in both shoulders.
I reached out kindly to ask her to consider a refund so I could afford to have the necessary surgery done on his left leg, which is the worse of the two. She continually told me how vets are out to scam people and I should have contacted her first! That's ridiculous, she's not a vet or a orthopedic surgeon. She also keeps denying, even after I sent her the CT summary proving genetic disorders that it's not true. Ann is determined to blame his lameness on an injury from playing with other dogs, the reason I originally took him to the vet.
All I was hoping was that she would do the right thing and refund my purchase price that would go exclusively towards the surgery but she is calling me a bully and a scammer.
So I'm reaching out to anyone considering this breeder Ann Floerke from Goldens R 4 Lovin, unless you want to take the risk of genetic defects for a really expensive English Cream you should look to someone else who actually cares about her customers and their companions health.
I'm in the process of retaining an attorney to take her to court under the California Pet Lemon Law, in which she should be liable for reimbursement for treatment up to 150% of the purchase price. I had explained to her this is my last resort and was hoping to resolve it kindly and in a civil manner, but when she calls me a bully and scammer that was enough for me. Before this she had been kind when kept in touch and I sent her photos of my boy, but Ann has become the bully.
If anyone else has had issues with this breeder Ann Floerke from Goldens R 4 Lovin please PM me.
Thank you.